Teachable Moments
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Respect for the role of "mother"
There has been recent controversy over Mitt Romney's wife being described as not understanding the economic situation because she has "never worked a day in her life". Clearly, a woman who has raised 5 sons can be honored as a woman who has, indeed, worked all her life!
Labels are hurtful and conjure up all sorts of biases, perceptions and misunderstandings.
Many educators are guilty of this same infraction!
It is unfair to judge the "quality" of your students when you prejudge them based upon their socio-economic background, their race, language or personal experiences. There are some who add more labels if the student comes from a single-parent home or the child lives in a group or foster home.
No one likes to be labelled. No one...
Let all educators advocate for every student to be given the most promising chance to display their talents, skills and qualities! Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!
Labels are hurtful and conjure up all sorts of biases, perceptions and misunderstandings.
Many educators are guilty of this same infraction!
It is unfair to judge the "quality" of your students when you prejudge them based upon their socio-economic background, their race, language or personal experiences. There are some who add more labels if the student comes from a single-parent home or the child lives in a group or foster home.
No one likes to be labelled. No one...
Let all educators advocate for every student to be given the most promising chance to display their talents, skills and qualities! Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!